These easy no bake cherry cheesecake bars are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whip up a batch or two today!
I am such a sucker for cherry flavoured desserts. Cherry cheesecake is one of my favourite things in the whole wide world. I can never get enough of it. If it was socially acceptable to each it for lunch every day I totally would.
There is just something about cheesecake that just brings on “the happy”. It’s hard to be in a bad mood while eating cheesecake. I mean think about that. Have you ever seen a person scowl while eating cheesecake? Nope. It will never happen.
For me the reigning champion of the cheesecake world is, and always will be, cherry. Whether it’s a true baked version, a no bake cherry cheesecake, a black forest baked cheesecake, or a no bake black forest cheesecake, they will make you happy.
I tend to make a lot of no bake cheesecakes. Not that I don’t like the baked versions but I love the idea of a lighter cream cheese touch. I’m not a fan of heavy desserts on a day to day basis. When I make no bake they get gobbled up quick. Heavier cakes tend to assure leftovers in our house.
For some reason, one of my hooligans does not like cheesecake. I am really starting to question whether she was switched at birth or something. She’s the only member of the family who is not a fan of cheesecake. She is the one person in the world who will scowl at cheesecake.
We have tried to get her on board the cheesecake train. Repeatedly. She just won’t do it. It bums me out because I make a ton of cheesecake so I feel like I’m leaving her out when I make it. Usually, I’ll make her a similar dessert with whipped cream. She loves that stuff.
She keeps telling me it’s the smell of it. She works in produce at our local grocery store. They make a taco dip with cream cheese and she just hates the smell of it. So she just cannot bring herself to eat cheesecake. Such a big, old bummer.
On the plus side…more for ME!!!
Other Amazing Cheesecake Recipes:
- No Bake Coconut Macaroon Cheesecake Parfaits
- Homemade Snickers Cheesecake Bars
- No Bake Lemon Cheesecake with Cannoli Crust
- No Bake Mocha Cheesecake with Animal Cracker Crust
- Chocolate Cheesecake Dip
Tools Used for This Recipe:
Parchment Paper– Every baker needs parchment paper in their pantry. This brand is my favourite.
Kitchenaid Stand Mixer– This is a serious investment but totally worth it. I use mine daily. Get the best one you can afford. I have a bowl lift but I’m also hoping to get a tilt head for baking videos.
Hand Mixer– I have a couple of cheap ones but I’m currently adding this one to my cart because it’s so darn pretty and powerful. Hand mixers are something everyone should have. Buy what fits your budget and needs.
This was originally posted on Real Housemoms when I was a contributor there. You can see these No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars on their blog.
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars Video added on September 15, 2017. Enjoy!
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars Post last updated on May 14, 2018.
Now let’s make some cheesecake!
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These no bake cherry cheesecake bars are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whip up a batch today!
- 2 cups graham crumbs
- 6 tbsp butter melted
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 can cherry pie filling
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Line an 8 x 8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
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In a small mixing bowl combine the graham crumbs and butter. Mix until combined. Pour into baking dish, and press down to form the crust.
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In a mixer using the paddle attachment combine the cream cheese and the sugar. Mix until it becomes light and fluffy.
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In a separate bowl mix the heavy cream on low at first, then increase speed to high. Mix until the heavy cream becomes whipped cream. It should for peaks.
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Pour the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Mix on high until combined. Scoop into the baking dish and smooth out with the back of a spoon or spatula.
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Spoon the cherry pie filling out evenly over the top. Smooth out carefully.
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Pop the dish in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
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Remove and cut into squares.
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Serve with a big old cherry cheesecake loving smile!
Recipe can be doubled and prepared in a 9 x 13 inch dish instead.
You can substitute 1 cup of prepared whipped cream (like cool whip) if you prefer not to whip your own.
I promise these no bake cherry cheesecake bars will be a huge hit with your family and friends.
If there’s any left to share with them. I usually gobble them all up before I get a chance to share. Oops, my bad.
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Choc Chip Uru says
January 17, 2015 at 9:24 PMNo bake means I can eat this faster – it looks brilliant 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Catherine says
January 17, 2015 at 11:24 PMA truly classic dessert. xo Catherine
janetfctc says
January 18, 2015 at 1:23 PMThis looks great, Kim! And I love, of course, that there is heavy cream in the recipe, hehe. if it has cream in it, I KNOW I’ll love it!
Kim Beaulieu says
January 22, 2015 at 10:58 PMRight. Me too. Heavy cream = happiness.
John@Kitchen Riffs says
January 18, 2015 at 3:56 PMGorgeous looking stuff. And I’ll bet awfully tasty, too. 😉 I’ll eat any of this that your hooligans turn down!
Kim Beaulieu says
January 22, 2015 at 10:56 PMThere is always a seat for you at our table John. You and Mrs Riffs need to visit some day. xx
Beauty Follower says
January 19, 2015 at 2:25 PMSlourp!!!!
Kim Beaulieu says
January 22, 2015 at 10:53 PMHa, this made me laugh.
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
January 20, 2015 at 6:20 PMAnything that even starts to look like cheesecake flavors, I am all over it. No bake and cherries—I am looking twice—even three times. Ha!
Kim Beaulieu says
January 22, 2015 at 10:59 PMHa, thanks Carol. I’m the same way. I’m addicted to cheesecake.
Ramona says
January 22, 2015 at 6:14 AMYou know I’m all over this… excuse me while I virtually stuff my face. 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
January 22, 2015 at 10:51 PMHa, thanks Ramona. I love me some cherry cheesecake.
Liz says
January 23, 2015 at 7:35 AMOh, yeah, please pass me a spoon OR send me a care package. Nick does not like cheesecake, either, so we have to eat our fill while he’s away at college 🙂
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
January 28, 2015 at 3:48 PMI’m a sucker for no-bake desserts!!! love these!! haha, I feel the same way about my oldest when it comes to mac and cheese . . she hates it. Surely something happened at the hospital 😛
Sandra | Sandra's Easy Cooking says
February 26, 2015 at 11:32 AMI am a sucker too… For cheeckeake that is! 😀 I love the look of this one, mouthwatering!!!!
Khady Thiam says
October 23, 2015 at 4:58 PMThanks for the great recipe! I’m going to have to try it this weekend!
Kim Beaulieu says
October 23, 2015 at 9:05 PMHope you love it Khady.
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
September 18, 2017 at 9:58 AMOh wow! They look so good with the cherry oozing over the sides!
Krissy Allori says
September 20, 2017 at 11:54 AMThis is my favorite kind of dessert!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
September 20, 2017 at 4:38 PMI agree 100%. Cherry is the reigning king (queen?) of cheesecakes. Hands down.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
September 20, 2017 at 5:36 PMThese cherry cheesecake bars look great!!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
September 21, 2017 at 1:06 AMI’m all about no bake!
CB Ventimiglia says
April 28, 2019 at 1:21 AMJust made a double recipe for my daughter’s birthday and I have to say “Yum!” I didn’t double the crust except that I added about 3/4 crushed pecans to the crumbs and a couple dashes of cinnamon. I also used half sugar and half creamed honey and added vanilla extract. The honey did not cause the cheesecake to become runny at all.👍🏻
Kim Beaulieu says
May 19, 2019 at 10:51 PMThanks so much for letting me know how they turned out. I love the idea of crushed pecans in this. I also dig that you used honey.